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September 11, 1982 · Aero Commander 112 · N1072J
Fayetteville, WV
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 11, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Fayetteville, WV
Aircraft
Aero Commander 112
Tail Number
N1072J
Operator
George D Lyons
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL82DA266
UPON ARRIVAL AT THE DESTINATION ARPT, THE RWY LIGHTS WERE OFF & THE PLT DIVERTED TO THE FAYETTE ARPT. DURING FINAL THE ACFT STRUCK A TREE 200 FT FROM THE DISPLACED THRESHOLD OF RWY 21. THE TREE WAS 13 FT ABOVE THE RWY END ELEVATION.
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UPON ARRIVAL AT THE DESTINATION ARPT, THE RWY LIGHTS WERE OFF & THE PLT DIVERTED TO THE FAYETTE ARPT. DURING FINAL THE ACFT STRUCK A TREE 200 FT FROM THE DISPLACED THRESHOLD OF RWY 21. THE TREE WAS 13 FT ABOVE THE RWY END ELEVATION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:56 EDT
Nearest AirportFAYETTE (0nm N)
Runway21
Runway Length2145 ft
Runway Width20 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAero Commander 112
Tail NumberN1072J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGeorge D Lyons
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-C1D6 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
Wind140° @ 4 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point14 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg